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EPISODE · Aug 12, 2026 · 34 MIN

Omar Soliman, Co-Founder and CEO of College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving

from Stars of Franchising · host Tariq Farid Franchise Institute at Babson College

🚛 From a high school detention room to building one of the most recognized franchise brands in North America.In the latest episode of Stars of Franchising, we sat down with Omar Soliman, Co-Founder and CEO of College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving, to discuss the entrepreneurial journey behind a brand that grew from a borrowed van and a clever name to more than 200 franchise locations.Omar shares candid lessons on:✅ Turning an idea into a scalable business✅ Building a franchise system from the ground up✅ Why culture is the true engine of growth✅ The importance of complementary co-founders✅ Navigating conflict as a leader✅ Leveraging AI to improve customer experience and operational efficiency✅ Why "Resourcefulness Quotient (RQ)" may be just as important as IQ and EQOne of my favorite insights:"The folks that are going to be successful are the ones with a high level of RQ, Resourcefulness Quotient. Are you able to take action and move the ball forward using the resources around you?"Omar's story is a powerful reminder that entrepreneurial success rarely happens overnight. As he puts it, College HUNKS is a "20-year overnight success."🎧 Listen now to hear how grit, leadership, culture, and resourcefulness helped build a franchise powerhouse.#StarsOfFranchising #Franchising #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #CollegeHUNKS #BusinessGrowth #FranchiseLeadership #TFFI #BabsonCollege #Founders #Innovation

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🚛 From a high school detention room to building one of the most recognized franchise brands in North America. In the latest episode of Stars of Franchising, we sat down with Omar Soliman, Co-Founder and CEO of College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving, to discuss the entrepreneurial journey behind a brand that grew from a borrowed van and a clever name to more than 200 franchise locations. Omar shares candid lessons on: ✅ Turning an idea into a scalable business ✅ Building a franchise system fr...

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